Enjoy visual freedom with implantable contact lens surgery in Brisbane1Healthline. 2021. ICL Surgery Procedure, Benefits, Side Effects, and Precautions. [online] Available at: <https://www.healthline.com/health/icl-surgery> [Accessed 29 June 2021].
DISCOVER HOW THIS POPULAR LASER EYE SURGERY ALTERNATIVE COULD FREE YOU FROM THE BURDEN OF GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES
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WHAT OUR ICL PATIENTS EXPERIENCE
Turned down for LASIK? Implantable contact lenses might be the option you’ve been waiting for
Vision correction’s best kept secret
If your heavy specs are getting in the way of work or play – there is a solution, even if you’ve been told that laser eye surgery isn’t for you.
“The process was as easy as I had hoped, and I couldn’t be happier. It has changed my life…I feel so much more confident now.” – Byron Corringham
When life goes from dull to full
Imagine clear vision – from morning till night – without a pair of glasses or contact lenses in sight. Even better, you could avoid the frustrations and dangers that are part and parcel of those pesky lenses.2Ohsu.edu. 2021. LASIK vs. Contact Lenses | Casey Eye Institute | OHSU. [online] Available at: <https://www.ohsu.edu/casey-eye-institute/lasik-vs-contact-lenses> [Accessed 30 June 2021].
When life goes from dull to full
Imagine clear vision – from morning till night – without a pair of glasses or contact lenses in sight. Even better, you could avoid the frustrations and dangers that are part and parcel of those pesky lenses.3Ohsu.edu. 2021. LASIK vs. Contact Lenses | Casey Eye Institute | OHSU. [online] Available at: <https://www.ohsu.edu/casey-eye-institute/lasik-vs-contact-lenses> [Accessed 30 June 2021].
Why rent your vision when you can own it?
It’s never the only reason, but rest assured that getting ICLs isn’t solely an emotional choice. There’s a pretty good financial case for them too. Your ICLs are so resilient, they’ll even outlast you.4Healthline. 2021. ICL Surgery Procedure, Benefits, Side Effects, and Precautions. [online] Available at: <https://www.healthline.com/health/icl-surgery> [Accessed 30 June 2021].
Why rent your vision when you can own it?
It’s never the only reason, but rest assured that getting ICLs isn’t solely an emotional choice. There’s a pretty good financial case for them too. Your ICLs are so resilient, they’ll even outlast you.5Healthline. 2021. ICL Surgery Procedure, Benefits, Side Effects, and Precautions. [online] Available at: <https://www.healthline.com/health/icl-surgery> [Accessed 30 June 2021].
There is no dress rehearsal – this is your life
With your new vision, you should finally be free from those troublesome specs and drying contact lenses. Our patients often feeling liberated, open-minded, and free to explore new hobbies and interests.
“Wonderful professional service. I am one HAPPY customer! Thank you, Narelle, Carole, Dr Russell and the reception staff for a wonderful experience. I have and will continue to recommend it.” – Wendy Bradshaw Lander
There is no dress rehearsal – this is your life
With your new vision, you should finally be free from those troublesome specs and drying contact lenses. Our patients often feeling liberated, open-minded, and free to explore new hobbies and interests.
“Wonderful professional service. I am one HAPPY customer! Thank you, Narelle, Carole, Dr Russell and the reception staff for a wonderful experience. I have and will continue to recommend it.” – Wendy Bradshaw Lander
HOW LASER EYE SURGERY IN BRISBANE WORKS
Enjoy a life free from glasses and contact lenses in 3 easy steps
Reach out
Chat us up, give us a call or book an appointment online. We make it easy to get in touch with us.
We’ll meet
Visit our clinic in Fortitude Valley for a free assessment that will give you a complete understanding of your laser eye surgery options.
Enjoy life
After a procedure that’s over before you know it, you’ll have the life-changing freedom that laser eye surgery brings.6Healthblog.uofmhealth.org. 2021. Pros and Cons of LASIK: Are the Risks Worth the Cost?. [online] Available at: <https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/eye-health/pros-and-cons-of-lasik-are-risks-worth-cost> [Accessed 28 June 2021].
IMPLANTABLE CONTACT LENS SURGERY
Dr. Matthew Russell explains how you feel after ICL surgery
IMPLANTABLE CONTACT LENSES EXPLAINED
What you need to know about implantable contact lenses
Laser eye surgeries like LASIK are an excellent way for people with short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism to obtain clearer vision without corrective eyewear.7Mayo Clinic. 2021. LASIK surgery: Is it right for you?. [online] Available at: <https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/lasik-eye-surgery/in-depth/lasik-surgery/art-20045751> [Accessed 30 June 2021].
Although they are popular, LASIK and PRK procedures are not suitable for everyone.
If you want clear vision without glasses and contacts but do not qualify for LASIK, implantable contact lenses (ICLs) also known as Implantable Collamer Lenses may be a good option to correct your refractive errors.8Healthline. 2021. ICL Surgery Procedure, Benefits, Side Effects, and Precautions. [online] Available at: <https://www.healthline.com/health/icl-surgery> [Accessed 30 June 2021].
Instead of sitting on the surface of your eyes like removable contacts, ICLs work from inside your eyes.
With implantable contact lenses, you should
- see as clearly as you do while wearing contacts (or even more clearly)9Sanders DR, Doney K, Poco M, Group ICLiToMS. United States Food and Drug Administration clinical trial of the Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) for moderate to high myopia: three-year follow-up. Ophthalmology. 2004;111(9):1683-92. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15350323, without worrying about the maintenance and hassle of taking them out and putting them back in
- enjoy great night vision with few side effects10CRSTEurope. 2021. Enhancing Night Vision with the EVO Visian ICL. [online] Available at: <https://crstodayeurope.com/articles/highlights-from-the-evo-visian-icl-experts-meeting-2016/enhancing-night-vision-with-the-evo-visian-icl/> [Accessed 30 June 2021].
- enjoy the peace of mind that you can reverse the procedure if you change your mind11Dougherty PJ, Priver T. Refractive outcomes and safety of the implantable collamer lens in young low-to-moderate myopes. Clin Ophthalmol. 2017 Jan 31;11:273-277. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S120427. PMID: 28203053; PMCID: PMC5298816. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5298816/
- not be able to see or feel the lenses — you’ll only notice your vision is clearer and sharper!12Ieong A, Hau SC, Rubin GS, Allan BD. Quality of life in high myopia before and after implantable Collamer lens implantation. Ophthalmology. 2010 Dec;117(12):2295-300. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2010.03.055. PubMed PMID: 20619461. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20619461
- not get dry eyes as the procedure does not disrupt the corneal nerves in any way13Healthline. 2021. ICL Surgery Procedure, Benefits, Side Effects, and Precautions. [online] Available at: <https://www.healthline.com/health/icl-surgery> [Accessed 30 June 2021].
- correct your refractive errors long-term 14Healthline. 2021. ICL Surgery Procedure, Benefits, Side Effects, and Precautions. [online] Available at: <https://www.healthline.com/health/icl-surgery> [Accessed 30 June 2021].
You may be a suitable candidate for vision correction with ICL eye surgery if:
- You are at least 21 years old
- You want clear, crisp vision without glasses or removable contact lenses
- You’ve had a stable prescription for at least one year prior to treatment
- You don’t meet the requirements for LASIK because either your prescription is too high or your corneas are too thin
- You want the flexibility to reverse or change if your visual needs change in the future.
Dr. Russell has the experience and skills needed to help you achieve great results with ICL eye surgery. Correcting your refractive errors through ICL can dramatically improve daily life.15Ieong A, Rubin GS, Allan BD. Quality of life in high myopia: implantable Collamer lens implantation versus contact lens wear. Ophthalmology. 2009 Feb;116(2):275-80. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2008.09.020. Epub 2008 Dec 16. PMID: 19091407.[online] Available at: <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19091407/> [Accessed 30 June 2021].
He will explain everything you need to know to make an educated decision about your care and will explain what you can expect during every step of the treatment plan.
ICLs are clear lenses surgically implanted into the eye between the lens (the clear lens inside your eye) and the iris (the coloured part of the eye). They do not replace the eye’s natural lens, and you will no longer need visual aids to see clearly.16Healthline. 2021. ICL Surgery Procedure, Benefits, Side Effects, and Precautions. [online] Available at: <https://www.healthline.com/health/icl-surgery> [Accessed 30 June 2021].
As light passes through the ICL, it properly focuses light onto the retina at the back of the eye.
How the ICL procedure works
We implant ICLs during an outpatient procedure that takes less than 30 minutes. We apply some anaesthetic eye drops to numb your eyes to prevent any pain.
Through a small incision, our eye surgeons insert the ICL into your eye and position it correctly. The incision is designed to heal itself quickly after surgery.
The recovery from ICL surgery is brief, and most patients can resume work and their normal activities as soon as the day after surgery.17DocShop. 2021. ICL Eye Surgery, Procedure, Recovery. [online] Available at: <https://www.docshop.com/education/vision/refractive/icl/procedure> [Accessed 30 June 2021].
If you daydream about what it would be like to enjoy clear, crisp vision without corrective eyewear, but you’re not eligible for laser vision correction, ICL surgery might be a good option for you. Dr. Russell has helped many patients live more enjoyable and active lives with ICLs, and he is happy to educate you about your options and help you make a decision about your care.
Book a free assessment today. You can book online or call us to arrange an appointment. Assessments are free and suitable candidates all meet with highly sought-after lens surgeon, Dr. Matthew Russell, before they commit to eye surgery.
WHO CAN LASER EYE SURGERY HELP?
Find the laser eye surgery option right for your age. We offer unique solutions for each stage of life
Tired of missing out because you need glasses and contact lenses to see clearly?
Do your glasses prevent you from looking your very best?
We know how it feels to have glasses and contact lenses get in the way of what you most want out of life. That’s why we offer a free assessment in Brisbane to help you make an informed choice about laser eye surgery.
After you’ve had our assessment, you’ll enjoy the clarity and confidence you need to know – without a doubt – if laser eye surgery is right for you.
Do your glasses make you look years older than you actually feel?
Life needn’t go downhill the second you hit some magic number. Why spend half a lifetime in reading glasses when a 20-minute treatment can get you out of them?18All About Vision. 2021. Refractive Lens Exchange (Lens Replacement Surgery). [online] Available at: <https://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/refractive-lens-exchange.htm> [Accessed 21 June 2021].
These days, people in their 40s and 50s are living as actively as their kids. That’s why we offer specific treatments for people whose eyes are changing as they age.
Book an assessment in Brisbane, and we’ll guide you towards the right treatment for you.
Seeking to ditch your lifetime of glasses and contact lenses for good?
Armed with varifocals, bifocals, reading specs, contact lenses, and everything else – it can sometimes feel like you’re carrying around a pharmacy in your pockets or purse.
We appreciate how you’ve probably got better things to do than have to worry about your declining vision. Visit us for a free assessment, and you too can join the hundreds of thousands that experience spectacle-free vision from morning till night regardless of age.19Mayo Clinic. 2021. LASIK surgery: Is it right for you?. [online] Available at: <https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/lasik-eye-surgery/in-depth/lasik-surgery/art-20045751> [Accessed 28 June 2021].
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LENS SURGERY…
Educate yourself further about lens surgery
An informative guide on what lens replacement is, and what procedures are most commonly used. Click here for more information.
An article that explains why lens replacement surgery may become the most successful refractive procedure. Click here for more information.
A published, scientific article that provides an overview of intraocular lenses, their safety and effectiveness. Click here for more information.
An example of an FDA approved ICL lens, what it can accomplish and how it works. Click here for more information about Visian ICL.
A cataract is clouding of the lens in parts of the eye that may affect your eyesight. Symptoms include:
- Worsening of vision which may appear cloudy, fuzzy or misty
- Difficult reading
- Glares and halos from light
Click here to read more about cataract surgery in England and Wales
The use of femtosecond lasers within cataract surgery is becoming more common. Femtosecond lasers are used to minimise the use of surgical blades and needles providing precision and micron accuracy. Click here to read more about cataract surgery in London.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Cataracts eventually occur in everyone. The majority of cataract surgeries are undertaken for patients in their 60’s and 70’s, but surgery can be performed sooner or later than this. Click here to read more about cataract surgery in Wales and Bristol.
ABOUT THE EXPERT
Dr. Matthew Russell
MBChB, FRANZCO
Laser eye surgery specialist
I have a passion for helping my patients enjoy the clear, high-definition vision they need to live rich and active lives. Now, I’ve hand-picked a team of professionals for my laser eye surgery clinic in Brisbane that shares my passion and commitment to exceptional care. With my combination of education, training, and experience, I aim to provide the best possible results for patients of all ages.